Expandable sheath introducer
US7927309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure relates to an a catheter sheath introducer that is capable of being expanded from first diameter to second diameter in order to accommodate differently sized medical devices to be introduced by the sheath introducer. The device is structured such that it does not foreshorten when expanded.
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